MAC NEW Studio Fix Fluid in NC5 | demo, swatches | pale skin, over40 makeup

Thanks for watching! MAC finally revamped their colors in Studio Fix Fluid and NC5 is actually lighter than NC10 (it was darker for the past 5 years for reasons beyond me). [FULLY CAPTIONED]

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My review of NC5 in the old line:    • Review Demo Swatches MAC Studio Fix F...  

My skin type and tone: slightly to moderately oily t-zone, dry cheeks, seborrheic dermatitis in crease under my lip, around nose and eyes. I have very pale skin with subtle yellow undertones and freckles that I'm not trying to cover.

I prefer light to medium coverage at most so I can get away with a decent number of colors that aren't perfect matches, especially if the undertone works for me.
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My best color matches are Smashbox Studio Skin in .1, Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation in CN 0.5 Shell, Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Foundation in F0.2.

My favorite slightly darker and more yellow bases are Lancome Teint Idole Ultra in 095W and Colourpop Pretty Fresh Tinted Moisturizer in 2W. My favorite concealers are Cover FX Power Play Concealer in N Fair 1 and MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC10 (for less coverage, more natural finish).

My favorite powders are NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder Pressed and Stellar Cosmic Face Haze Finishing Powder (sadly discontinued).

My best wearing foundation currently is the NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop in Pale - see video here for details!    • Review and Demo NYX Can't Stop Won't ...   and Hard Candy Glamouflage (new formula)    • Review and Demo NEW Hard Candy Glamof...  
Runners up are Lancome TIU 095W and L'Oreal Fresh Wear in 390 Snow.

My favorite SPF for all day wear with foundation: Paula's Choice RESIST Super Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 (can be too drying for me in the winter), Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 (and it's water resistant!) and e.l.f. Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30 in Sunbeam (great when my skin is dry and flaky)

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